About this episode

The episode discusses the psychology behind property photography and what buyers look for when selling their homes.

Rachelle's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoH John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: https://amzn.to/45l7n9M Preparing to sell your home? Today's episode is loaded with practical tips. Joining Rachelle is Melissah Douglas, director of Studio Maison Media and former principal of a Sydney real estate agency. Having been on both sides of real estate, selling and shooting, Melissah shares her insights on: 👉 creating and running a business 👉🏼 what buyers respond to when looking online 👉🏽 what becomes the hero image 👉🏾 to use AI or not? 👉🏿 what are the biggest mistakes that sellers make 👉 why landscaping can actually ruin your shoot 👉🏻 is styling worth it? 👉 easy fixes to make your home photograph better 👉🏼 tips for preparing your house for sale 👉🏽 what makes a home feel premium Connect with Melissah: https://www.instagram.com/studiomaisonmedia/ this is property is proudly brought to you by: Solvere Wealth: https://www.solverewealth.com.au Sphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Join our Facebook community, Australian Property Chat: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2324273761134945/ We're on…

People in this episode

Host: Rachelle Kroon

Guest: Melissah Douglas

Topics covered

• property photography
• real estate
• home selling tips
• buyer preferences
• AI in real estate
• home styling
• landscaping

Keywords

• property photography
• real estate tips
• home selling
• buyer insights
• AI in photography
• home styling
• landscaping mistakes

Sponsors

Solvere Wealth, Sphere Home Loans

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Studio Maison Media, Australian Property Chat

Products: The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future

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